Hurling semi finals

The hurling semi finals are here, and the excitement is building.
The two semi finals will be played on Saturday, July 23rd and Sunday, July 24th. The first semi final will see Kilkenny take on Clare at Croke Park, while the second semi final will see Limerick face Galway at the same venue.
Kilkenny and Clare are two of the most successful teams in hurling history. Kilkenny have won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship a record 36 times, while Clare have won it 9 times. These two teams have met in the All-Ireland final on four occasions, with Kilkenny winning three of those meetings.
Limerick and Galway are two of the most exciting teams in hurling at the moment. Limerick are the reigning All-Ireland champions, while Galway won the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship this year. These two teams have never met in the All-Ireland final.
The semi finals are sure to be two close and exciting matches. Kilkenny and Clare are both very experienced teams, while Limerick and Galway are both very talented teams. It is difficult to say who will win, but it is sure to be a great spectacle.
Here is a preview of the two semi finals:

Kilkenny v Clare

Kilkenny are the favorites to win this match, but Clare will be no pushovers. Clare have a good record against Kilkenny in recent years, and they will be hoping to cause an upset.
Kilkenny will be looking to their star players, such as TJ Reid and Richie Hogan, to lead them to victory. Clare will be hoping that their younger players, such as John Conlon and Tony Kelly, can step up and make a difference.
This is sure to be a close and exciting match. Kilkenny will be looking to reach their first All-Ireland final since 2019, while Clare will be hoping to reach their first All-Ireland final since 2013.

Limerick v Galway

Limerick are the reigning All-Ireland champions, but Galway will be looking to dethrone them. Galway have a good record against Limerick in recent years, and they will be hoping to continue that form in the semi final.
Limerick will be looking to their star players, such as Aaron Gillane and Cian Lynch, to lead them to victory. Galway will be hoping that their younger players, such as Conor Whelan and Sean Linnane, can step up and make a difference.
This is sure to be a close and exciting match. Limerick will be looking to reach their second All-Ireland final in a row, while Galway will be hoping to reach their first All-Ireland final since 2017.